1 Appomattox Town Council Council Workshop Meeting June 26, 2018
The Appomattox Town Council held a Council Workshop meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Appomattox Municipal Building, 210 Linden Street, Appomattox, Virginia with Mayor Harvey, presiding.
Members present: Timothy W. Garrett, C. Lewis McDearmon, Jr., Mary Lou Spiggle, M. Erin Finch, Steven T. Conner and Claudia G. Puckette.
Others present: Noah Harris, Chad Millner, Susan Adams, Jonathan Garrett, Joyce Bennett, Nina Beasley, Carlton Duck, Jeff Elder, Facilities Director; Kim Ray, Town Treasurer; Gary Shanaberger, Town Manager; and Roxanne W. Casto, Clerk of Council.
Mayor Harvey called the meeting to order.
Mayor Harvey presented Mr. McDearmon and Ms. Finch with plaques recognizing their service on the Appomattox Town Council.
The Town Council hosted a reception for Mr. McDearmon and Ms. Finch.
Mayor Harvey thanked Frank & Patsy Thomas of the Frozen Food Locker for the wonderful food.
Committee Reports - None
Council Concerns – Mr. Conner asked for an update on the Kiddie Park. Mr. Shanaberger responded that the bathrooms are now complete and open. The grass has been sowed at the park. Mr. Conner thanked staff and Mr. Jamerson for cleaning and opening the area near the park.
Mr. Shanaberger added that he, Mr. Elder, and Mr. Garrett met with Liberty Baptist Church to discuss creating more park space on the church property near the current Kiddie Park. Mr. Shanaberger received an email from Pastor Rusty Small to meet again on July 26, 2018.
Staff Reports – Mrs. Ray provided a financial summary as of May 31, 2018.
Mr. Elder reported that the 1st phase of the Inflow and Infiltration project is complete. It is estimated that of the 65% of lines needing Inflow and Infiltration rehabilitation the flow at the plant has been reduced by 50%.
Mrs. Casto reminded Town Council members of the annual Virginia Municipal League Conference in Hampton, Virginia on September 30 – October 2, 2018.
Mr. Shanaberger updated Council on the following items:
➢ The office received a request for a street light on Court Street. Dominion Virginia Power
is estimating the cost for installation at approximately $6,500.00. Several Council
2 Appomattox Town Council Council Workshop Meeting June 26, 2018
members commented this would be a worthy cause and there is a benefit to placing the light in this area. Council gave consensus to table this item until the July meeting and asked that Mr. Shanaberger check with the adjacent property owners.
➢ T-Mobile is interested in leasing property at the Town’s SBR Treatment Facility on Ethel Street. He received their best offer of $1,200/month, 5-year lease with renewable lease options and $200/month for any additional carriers. Council gave consensus they were not interested at this time.
➢ The Experience Appomattox Holiday event will be December 1, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m. The Town is being asked to provide road closure and trash removal, approximately $240.00.
➢ The architectural contract has been signed for the Historic Structures Report for the train
depot.
➢ Updated Council on the community meeting held at the Visitor’s Center for the
Downtown Revitalization Project on June 12, 2018.
➢ Informed Council that Mrs. Torrence, Office Manager will be creating “Welcome
Packages” for businesses and residents. ➢ Krikelkay Brewery will be opening soon.
On a motion by Mr. Garrett, seconded by Mr. Conner, Council voted to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. All members present voting aye. Motion carried 6-0.
Roxanne W. Casto, MMC Clerk of Council
Paul D. Harvey, Mayor